MCAT Requirement

Essentials for MCAT Test Taking

MCAT is a Medical school entrance examination that is a
prerequisite for most of the medical colleges in the U.S and Canada.
There are a few aspects of the test in terms of eligibility or requirement for the test from a student.

These aspects can be clubbed in the following categories:

The requirement from the syllabus point of view.

MCAT registration essentials.

MCAT requirements on the day of the test.

1. MCAT Syllabus Requirements:

Before taking the MCAT, every student is required to go through the
official list of topics that are given for every section of the test. This list is available at the website www.aamc.org.

Another requirement is to go
through the process of scoring of the different sections before
attempting to practice for the test because you will be unable to
assess the practice tests unless you are aware of the official scoring
process.

Decide which field of Medicine you want to get into before taking
the test so that your test scores help you during admissions to the
schools that serve your purpose.

2. MCAT Registration Essentials:

Online registration is an essential for MCAT, as the AAMC
(Association of American Medical Colleges) does not accept any other
forms of registration.

Every student has to register with the AAMC association before
registering for the test. The association requires you to make an
account with them and then proceed with the registration process. The
website for registration is www.aamc.org

Another essential is the declaration that you will use this test
only to apply to the schools of Medicine or use it in the field of
healthcare only. This declaration has to be made on the exam day in the
declaration form.

The association requires every student to register for the test at
least fourteen days prior to the test. If you register late then you
are charged a late fine.

A key requirement is to know your
test centre and time details. Time varies in different time zones and
countries. Every student should double-check his/her time and date of
the test before the test day.

The association provides for test cancellation, change of test
centre, change of test date, absence etc. through different portals in
its website www.aamc.org.
You should be aware of all these details of the test because if you are
in any of these situations before the test then you will know how to
take care of them.

Carry your identity proof: There is no solution for a student who
has forgotten to carry his/her identity card for the test. The identity
card has to be a government authorised ID and not any other school or
library card.

Check for the test centre: Check online if there is any change in the test centre or time before the test.

The MCAT is a computerised test and it's requirement
to use headphones that are provided by the test centre at the time of
the test. If, due to any reason, you want to carry your own earphones
then they have to be in a sealed packet and should be provided for
checking before the test. They can be used only if authorised by the
test centre official.

No other items are allowed in the test centre except the identity card. The website www.aamc.org
provides a list of exceptions to the items that can be taken for the
test but all of them require prior permission. You should check with
the AAMC much in advance if you are planning to carry any other
personal item.

Though it is not so explicitly stated, a very key requirement is
eligibility for the test. You should be qualified enough before you
decide to take the test
because the AAMC has full rights to cancel your registration (which
by-the-way is expensive), if you fail to comply with the eligibility
criteria.

Procuring all the details of every aspect of the MCAT at the official website www.aamc.org is primary!